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Speakers Accuse Bureaus of Hidden Fees and Kickbacks

 
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Thursday October 16, 2025
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Andrea Doyle
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Some professional speakers claim the industry is rife with kickbacks, double dipping, and deceptive promotional materials.
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New king suite design at MGM Grand

MGM Grand's convention customers asked for more suites with space for entertaining — and they delivered, with 111 of them coming online by December, in addition to a complete remodel of the main tower.

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